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15.20  What is a biodegradable polymer ? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

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Polymers which are decomposed by bacteria are called bio-degradable polymers. Their degraded product does not cause any serious effect on the environment. 
Bio-degradable aliphatic polyesters are -
1.  poly \beta-hydroxybutyrates-co-\beta-hydroxy valerate(PHBV)

2. Nylon-2-Nylon-6

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